It&8217;s tough being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest &8211; & gets the shock of his life when he comes face to face with a lion! But could the mighty beast & the runaway slave help each other out? Based on Aesop&8217;s fable, this lovely book retells a classic story in rich, vibrant artwork & carefully-levelled text. Presented in a hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker, it supports Level Four of the Usborne First Reading series, for developing readers who are building their stamina & fluency.